Who is dad in the book forged by fire a Sharon Draper?

In Sharon Draper's "Forged by Fire," the father figure is not explicitly named. The book centers on a young girl named Jewel, who is raised by her grandmother, Mama.

While Jewel's father is mentioned throughout the story, he is largely absent and the book focuses on her relationship with her mother, grandmother, and the other important people in her life.

The father figure in this book is more of a concept than a specific character. He represents the potential for love and support that Jewel is missing, and the pain of his absence is a significant theme in the novel.